Is Masturbation a Sin?

[SarahAblaze06]

oh my. well you can argue that the word "masturbation" isnt in the bible-- there are also alot of other words taht arent in the bible "pornography", "molestation" the list goes on, but does that make those things any less wrong? - it's not about how far close to the edge we can get, but how high our goal of holiness is. i'm not saying anyone is perfect, we all have our temptations and downfalls, but it is the ones who fight the temptations of the flesh who will gain the spiritual benefits. even Jesus had temptations... but he quoted the word and stood his ground. i think we should aim for that same kind of holiness.

 

[Asaph]

oh my. well you can argue that the word "masturbation" isnt in the bible-- there are also alot of other words taht arent in the bible "pornography", "molestation" the list goes on, but does that make those things any less wrong? - it's not about how far close to the edge we can get, but how high our goal of holiness is. i'm not saying anyone is perfect, we all have our temptations and downfalls, but it is the ones who fight the temptations of the flesh who will gain the spiritual benefits. even Jesus had temptations... but he quoted the word and stood his ground. i think we should aim for that same kind of holiness.

I don't know if this was directed at what I posted or not, but I think probably not. I offered the scripture that I did to make almost the same point I think. If we set our minds on spiritual things we will not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Aim for God and try not to miss. Ultimately though, the answer to the question of whether or not it's a sin is between God and the person asking isn't it? I couldn't find any scriptures other than the one I posted to make a judgement on it. (Personally, I think if a person asks God about it with a sincere heart, they will come away knowing God does not accept such a practice as holy). IMHO anyway.

Grace, Mercy, and great overflowing Joy to you today,
Asaph

 

[Rising_Suns]

Ultimately though, the answer to the question of whether or not it's a sin is between God and the person asking isn't it?

Do you believe sin is relative?

 

[Asaph]

Do you believe sin is relative?

Your question cannot be answered. Relative to what? Only God is sinless. Who is it who judges what is perfection and what is sin, but He who knows no sin? How could one rotten apple turn to another rotten apple and tell it that it is sinful because it is rotten on the wrong side?
All have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God. So who are we to judge another's servant?

Or did I read too much into your question?...LOL If so, I apologize.
Asaph

 

[Rising_Suns]

Your question cannot be answered. Relative to what? Only God is sinless. Who is it who judges what is perfection and what is sin, but He who knows no sin? How could one rotten apple turn to another rotten apple and tell it that it is sinful because it is rotten on the wrong side?
All have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God. So who are we to judge another's servant?

Or did I read too much into your question?...LOL If so, I apologize.
Asaph

you could have just said no.

 

[Asaph]

you could have just said no.

You are absolutely correct, that's why I apologized just in case...LOL

Have a blessed evening,
Asaph

 

[MusicMelOU]

Yes, I think it is because it is driven by lust, which is said to be impure in the Bible.

 

[Asaph]

Yes, I think it is because it is driven by lust, which is said to be impure in the Bible.

As in the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, or the Pride of life?

 

[Rising_Suns]

Yes, I think it is because it is driven by lust, which is said to be impure in the Bible.

and it should also be said that it's not just lust in the sexual sense, but anything that consumes a persons desire and takes one's focus off of God, can be lust; masturbation being the prime candidate.

 

[on fire 4 christ]

hello

 

[on fire 4 christ]

Iwill only say one thing about this dont love pleasure of the world more than Christ plus why would u want to God is greater than all things give more time to God not yourself

 

[on fire 4 christ]

I will only say one thing about this dont love pleasure of the world more than Christ plus why would u want to God is greater than all things give more time to God and less time for you

 

[on fire 4 christ]

amen

 

[Duggie]

[HopeTheyDance]I have wondered about this myself - but my conclusion is - it is still immoral as you are using images of your wife - and not your wife. Could you do this and pray right afterwards for God to bless you marraige?

Note that I am not calling you a sinner - I understand this is a struggle - but it would not be a struggle for humankind to resist such temptations to please themselves, if it wasn't infact sinful. KWIM?

Hi I would respectfully have to disagree with you. If my wife is away for a few days on a work related course and I am missing her, physically, and I then commit the act of masturbation whilst totally focusing on my wife how is that even remotely sinful? If there is a verse in the bible that anyone can find that catigorically states that man should not have lustful thoughts about his wife then please post. If I were to focus my lust on another women then obviously I am commiting sin, but my own wife? Na!!! I don't consider it sin. Peace!!!

 

[sykotick]

ok, so if married men get to touch while there spouse is on vacation, away from home for buisness etc. then how is it any worse for a single man to do it???? and consiquently, it is VERY possible to do it without having lustfull thoughts, it is quite easy, just to close your eyes and go off. and if you do it to feel good, and that is such a sin to fell good, then really you shouldnt do anything at all that makes you feel happy/good/special etc. etc. right? or am i just totally off track here.

 

[sykotick]

o, and if its a sin to look at a really pretty girl (not talking about masturbation here) then how do u know who you like? If it is a sin to look at your b/f or g/f and to say that they are very pretty, beautifull, or to look at someone that you want to ask out, then making every bodly look different would really have been pointless right? now im not trying to offend in any way, i just want to get the facts straghit.

 

[DamnAtheists]

Of Course, If U touch You Will Go To Hell Imediatly

 

[Dust and Ashes]

o, and if its a sin to look at a really pretty girl (not talking about masturbation here) then how do u know who you like? If it is a sin to look at your b/f or g/f and to say that they are very pretty, beautifull, or to look at someone that you want to ask out, then making every bodly look different would really have been pointless right? now im not trying to offend in any way, i just want to get the facts straghit.

Admiring someone's good looks is quite different from lusting. I can look at a very beautiful woman and admire her beauty and there is nothing wrong with it. When I start to think how nice it would be to...that's when it starts getting lustful.

 

[sykotick]

ok, thank you, i was always confused about that.

 

[Rising_Suns]

If my wife is away for a few days on a work related course and I am missing her, physically, and I then commit the act of masturbation whilst totally focusing on my wife how is that even remotely sinful?

I would say that is still lust.


If one's spouse goes away on vacation, that is not a free ticket to give into to your fleshly desires to please yourself. You belong to your spouse and your spouse belongs to you, and you should repect your spouse enough to wait till they get back home to please them instead of your hand.

Don't let society water you down. Atleast have the tiniest bit of control over your carnal desires. If one can't wait a couple weeks, then I would say there is a bigger problem going on with lust in your life.